Standard Specification for Synthetic Surfaced Running Tracks

ABSTRACT
This specification establishes the minimum performance requirements, classification, and test methods for synthetic surfaced running tracks. Even so, this specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface is found to be in compliance with this specification. The requirements for which newly installed synthetic surfaces shall be tested on and consequently comply to are imperfections, evenness, thickness, drainage, force reduction, modified vertical deformation, texture influence when wet, tensile properties, color in grey scale, weathering, spike resistance, and flammability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the minimum performance requirements and classification when tested in accordance with the procedures outlined within this specification. All documents referencing this specification must include classification required.
1.2 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface is found to be in compliance with this specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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Designation:F2157 −09 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Synthetic Surfaced Running Tracks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2157; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
There is a need to provide for the safety of athletes and durability of surfaces used for competition
running. There are a number of sources of injury with regard to the performance of a running track
surface and protection of athletes of all ages.
1. Scope E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 Thisspecificationestablishestheminimumperformance
E1131Test Method for CompositionalAnalysis by Thermo-
requirementsandclassificationwhentestedinaccordancewith
gravimetry
the procedures outlined within this specification. All docu-
G154Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
ments referencing this specification must include classification
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
required.
2.2 Other Standards:
1.2 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot
DIN 18035 Part 6AStandard for Sports Grounds, Synthetic
beincurredifthesurfaceisfoundtobeincompliancewiththis
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Surfacings, Requirements, Test, Maintenance
specification.
IAAFPerformance Specifications for Synthetic Surfaced
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1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Athletics Tracks (Outdoors)
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1 compliance, n—a test result that falls within the
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specified range, meets a stated minimum value or achieves a
2.1 ASTM Standards:
“pass” rating on a test with a pass/fail result.
D297Test Methods for Rubber Products—ChemicalAnaly-
sis
3.1.2 “D” area, n—an integral part of the synthetic surfac-
D2616Test Method for Evaluation of Visual Color Differ-
ing located within the oval.
ence With a Gray Scale
3.1.3 EPDM components, n—the residual elements of an
D2859Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished
EPDM rubber product once the fillers and plasticizers have
Textile Floor Covering Materials
been eliminated.
D2950Test Method for Density of Bituminous Concrete in
3.1.4 EPDM rubber product, n—a product comprised of
Place by Nuclear Methods
organic and inorganic materials with a minimum of 20% and
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
a maximum of 26% of ethylene propylene-diene-saturated
ASTM Test Methods
polymethylene main chain along with other organic and
E303Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Proper-
inorganic components.
ties Using the British Pendulum Tester
3.1.5 flat, n—an area that by design is to have a finished
slope of 0.5% or less.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
3.1.6 recycled black EPDM rubber product, n—crumbs or
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct responsibility of
granules manufactured through ambient or cryogenic grinding
Subcommittee F08.52 on Miscellaneous Playing Surfaces.
or crushing of post industrial scrap (typically automotive),
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F2157–08. DOI:
10.1520/F2157-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available from Beuth Verlag GmbH (DIN-- DIN Deutsches Institut fur
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Normung e.V.), Burggrafenstrasse 6, 10787, Berlin, Germany.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from IAAF Headquarters, 17 rue Princesse Florestine—BP 359,
the ASTM website. MC-98007, Monaco Cedex. http://www.iaaf.org
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containing a mixture of types of rubber including EPDM the jurisdiction and according to the synthetic surface manu-
rubber product and varying in size. The material must be free facturers’ recommendation of the running track. The asphalt
of dust, metals, and other contaminants. base and asphalt wearing course (two layers) shall be com-
pacted to a minimum of 95% density for machine finish and
3.1.7 recycled SBR rubber, n—crumbs, granules, or
90% density for hand packed areas according to Test Method
buffings/strands manufactured through the ambient or cryo-
D2950. Laboratory tests are performed w
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:F 2157–08 Designation: F 2157 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Synthetic Surfaced Running Tracks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2157; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
There is a need to provide for the safety of athletes and durability of surfaces used for competition
running. There are a number of sources of injury with regard to the performance of a running track
surface and protection of athletes of all ages.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the minimum performance requirements and classification when tested in accordance with the
procedures outlined within this specification. All documents referencing this specification must include classification required.
1.2 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface is found to be in compliance with this
specification.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 297 Test Methods for Rubber ProductsChemical Analysis
D 2616 Test Method for Evaluation of Visual Color Difference With a Gray Scale
D 2859 Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials
D 2950 Test Method for Density of Bituminous Concrete in Place by Nuclear Methods
E 177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E 303 Test Method for Measuring Surface Frictional Properties Using the British Pendulum Tester
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
E 1131 Test Method for Compositional Analysis by Thermogravimetry
G 154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
2.2 Other Standards:
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DIN 18035 Part 6 A Standard for Sports Grounds, Synthetic Surfacings, Requirements, Test, Maintenance
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IAAF Performance Specifications for Synthetic Surfaced Athletics Tracks (Outdoors)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 compliance, n—atestresultthatfallswithinthespecifiedrange,meetsastatedminimumvalueorachievesa“pass”rating
on a test with a pass/fail result.
3.1.2 “D” area, n—an integral part of the synthetic surfacing located within the oval.
3.1.3 EPDM components, n—the residual elements of an EPDM rubber product once the fillers and plasticizers have been
eliminated.
3.1.4 EPDM rubber product, n—a product comprised of organic and inorganic materials with a minimum of 20 % and a
maximum of 26 % of ethylene propylene-diene-saturated polymethylene main chain along with other organic and inorganic
components.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.52 on
Miscellaneous Playing Surfaces.
Current edition approved June 15, 2008. Published July 2008. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2157–02.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published February 2009. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F 2157 – 08.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from Beuth Verlag GmbH (DIN-- DIN Deutsches Institut fur Normung e.V.), Burggrafenstrasse 6, 10787, Berlin, Germany.
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Available from IAAF Headquarters, 17 rue Princesse Florestine—BP 359, MC-98007, Monaco Cedex. http://www.iaaf.org
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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3.1.5 flat, n—an area that by design is to have a finished slope of 0.5 % or less.
3.1.6 recycled black EPDM rubber product, n— crumbs or granules manufactured through ambient or cryogenic grinding or
crushing of post industrial scrap (typically automotive), containing a mixture of types of rubber including EPDM rubber product
and varying in size. The material must be free of dust, metals, and other contaminants.
3.1.7 recycled SBR rubber, n—
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